Lifestyle
Kingsport Fire Department Launches New Explorer Program for Teens
The program aims to give local teens a closer look into fire service and emergency response.
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol Donates $38,800 to Local Animal Shelters
The donations will support Petworks Animal Services and the Animal Shelter of Sullivan County.
Kingsport Churches Launch Memory Cafe for Dementia Support
New community program aims to assist those living with memory loss and their caregivers.
Crime
Summer Wells Turns 10, Still Missing After Five Years
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation continues to investigate the unsolved disappearance of the young girl from her Beech Creek home in 2021.
Anonymous Threat Prompts Police Presence at Kingsport Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary dismisses early as authorities investigate out-of-state call
Kingsport House Fire Leaves Pets Dead
Residents escaped but multiple pets perished in the blaze.
Weather
Readers Share Snowy Photos Across Tennessee
Kingsport Times News readers capture winter weather scenes across the region.
Icy Roads Cause Concern in Kingsport
Slick conditions lead to increase in vehicle collisions, delays in city services
Six Winter-Related Deaths Reported in Northeast Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Health confirmed the fatalities across the region.
Entertainment
Three Local Songwriters Advance from Kingsport Qualifier
Winners to compete in Tennessee Songwriters Week showcase event
East Tennessee Musician Luke Brogden Balances Teaching and Performing
Brogden has been a fixture on the local music scene for over 20 years while also teaching high school students.
Kingsport Native Stars in Netflix's "His & Hers"
Astrid Rotenberry, a Dobyns-Bennett High School graduate, lands breakout role in popular new Netflix series.
Business
Kingsport Farmer-Florist Partners with North Carolina Wholesaler for Valentine's Day
Strawberry Moon Blooms owner Sara Searl sources tulips from Stemz to offer a unique floral option for the holiday.
22-Year-Old Chemical Engineer Launches Successful Startups
Gregory Allen, a recent University of Alabama graduate, has already founded, grown, and sold a business while pursuing his degree.
State Awards $2.6M for Site Development in Sullivan County
Grants will fund due diligence work and infrastructure improvements at two industrial parks
